Heart Failure APRN: Lead Care & Outcomes

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Medical Center in Illinois seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to lead CHF medical management and care coordination, collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes. You will provide rounds, develop care plans, and document progress in the EHR across the continuum of care.

You will drive HF program development, oversee data collection and quality improvement, and work to reduce readmissions while aligning with hospital mission and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing and Illinois APRN licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; annual contact hours noted.
• Strong communication, leadership and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• engages patients in self-care and referral to HF Center of Excellence or physician as needed.
• Builds relationships with PCP, IM, nephrologist, ER and cardiology to align Riverside Medical Center for optimal CHF outcomes.
• Coordinates inter-disciplinary education and communication to promote HF program development.
• Oversees Heart Failure Accreditation efforts and data collection for quality improvement.
• Aims to reduce hospital readmissions and improve quality of life for HF patients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Illinois APRN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Riverside Medical Center in Illinois seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to lead CHF medical management and care coordination, collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes. You will provide rounds, develop care plans, and document progress in the EHR across the continuum of care.

You will drive HF program development, oversee data collection and quality improvement, and work to reduce readmissions while aligning with hospital mission and regulatory standards.